Aug 22, 2022

Merwyn Lee McGuire  |1933-2022| 

Posted Aug 22, 2022 1:57 PM

Merwyn Lee McGuire, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Brookdale Skyline, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Merwyn was born on January 12, 1933 to parents, Edwin McGuire and Louise (Jones) McGuire in Pratt. He was married to MaryLou (Smith) McGuire and together they had four children.

He graduated from Pratt High School on May 25, 1951.

In his later years, Merwyn was active in his community and church. He was a member of Faith Lutheran and attended the Johnstown Breakfast Club every Tuesday. He was a member of the Johnstown City Council and enjoyed attending local sporting events held at Roosevelt High School in Johnstown, where you were sure to find him rooting on the home team. He was passionate about his gardening and had an abundance of beautiful roses to show for it.

Merwyn is survived by his four children, Marlin, Milinda, Madel and Marlo; sister, Karellen Larrison; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Merwyn is preceded in death by his wife, MaryLou; parents Edwin and Louise, and his brothers, EJ and Dickey.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Faith Lutheran Church in Johnstown, Colorado.